Google Maps just introduced new features to make your trips easier, including Gemini-based insider tips, a refreshed Explore tab, EV charger predictions, and a nickname option for reviews. Together, they simplify planning, navigation, and exploring during busy travel periods.

Spotify is rolling out new features like Expanded Song Credits, SongDNA and About the Song to help listeners explore the people, influences and creative stories behind their favourite tracks. It’s a deeper, more personal way to experience the music you love.

Amazon Prime Video is rolling out AI-generated Video Recaps that quickly bring you up to speed on past episodes without rewatching entire seasons. The new feature uses real clips, audio, and highlights to refresh your memory before you hit play.

Android Auto is getting smarter with Gemini, letting you talk naturally to find stops, answer messages and create playlists without touching your phone. The update replaces Google Assistant and transforms everyday drives into smoother, more helpful journeys.

Polestar’s new bi-directional charging setup lets the Polestar 3 power your home for up to 10 days and lower electricity costs. The update turns the EV into a backup power source and smarter energy tool for California customers.

You can now gift games directly on the Epic Games Store, complete with custom messages, scheduled delivery and support for game editions and add-ons. Every gift also earns Epic Rewards, making it easier to surprise friends while stacking credit for your next purchase.

TikTok is rolling out a new Time and Well-being hub that gives you badges for healthier habits, including cutting down doomscrolling and sticking to better sleep routines. The update adds calming tools, screen-time missions and built-in prompts designed to help you reset.

TikTok is rolling out new controls that let you decide how much AI-generated content appears in your feed. The update adds clearer labels, stronger detection and invisible watermarks, giving users more transparency and control as AI slop floods social platforms.

Parents are increasingly spending on screen-time coaches, monitoring apps, and even $8,000 tech-detox camps as kids’ screen habits spiral out of control. With most parents struggling to enforce limits, many feel digital detox can reset their child’s relationship with technology.

Apple is adding a new AirDrop code feature in iOS 26.2, giving you a safer way to share files with people who aren’t in your contacts. Instead of switching AirDrop to “Everyone,” you can generate a temporary code that limits access and protects your privacy.

Meta is introducing a new Content Protection tool on Facebook that alerts creators when their videos are copied and lets them block or claim those reposts. The update aims to reduce unoriginal content and give creators more control over what happens to their work.

Google is adding new AI-powered planning tools to Search, including Canvas itineraries, global flight-deal suggestions, and booking for restaurants. With these updates, you can plan trips, compare options, and start bookings directly inside Search instead of juggling multiple travel sites.

Ford has begun listing certified pre-owned cars on Amazon, letting shoppers browse, finance, and start the purchase process online with dealer-backed warranties. The program launches in select U.S. cities, giving customers a simpler way to buy used Ford vehicles through Amazon’s Auto marketplace.

Divorce attorneys say emotional relationships with AI chatbots are now showing up in real cases, with partners citing spending, data sharing, and deep attachment to AI companions as reasons for separation. The trend is growing quickly as chatbot interactions become more realistic and personal.

Samsung has added Google’s Nano Banana image-editing model to the Now Brief feature on Galaxy phones, allowing your device to automatically turn selected selfies into AI-generated art. The tool uses Google’s Gemini tech to create quick, stylized edits you can save or share.

Amazon Music is adding a new “Share to TikTok” feature that lets you post songs, playlists, and listening stats directly into TikTok. The update makes it easier to show what you’re listening to and turn your music moments into shareable content.

WhatsApp is preparing a new interoperability feature that will let users in Europe message people on supported third-party apps directly from WhatsApp. The update isn’t live yet, but Meta says it’s coming soon as part of its DMA-driven compliance.

Apple is tightening its App Store rules to curb the flood of look-alike apps that copy icons, names, and branding from popular titles. The update targets shady clones directly, aiming to make the store cleaner and safer for everyday iPhone users.

Google is testing a new Contacts Picker in Android 17 that stops apps from automatically pulling your entire address book. Instead of handing everything over, you’ll be able to choose exactly which contacts to share and only the specific details an app actually needs.

Mozilla is testing a new Firefox feature called AI Window, an optional side panel where you can chat with an AI assistant while browsing. It can summarize pages, explain what you’re reading, or fetch related info, all without affecting your main tabs.

OpenAI is testing group chats in ChatGPT, letting up to 20 people collaborate with the AI in a single conversation. You can plan trips, coordinate projects, or settle debates without switching apps. The pilot is rolling out now, with ChatGPT stepping into a more social, shared role for everyday coordination.

Cash App is rolling out Moneybot, a new AI assistant that helps you understand your spending, income, and savings in real time. You can ask questions about your finances and get tailored suggestions. The update also includes new banking benefits and expanded crypto features across the app.

Spotify is rolling out a new Shuffle update designed to stop your playlists from looping the same songs. The new “Fewer Repeats” mode takes your recent listening into account to bring more variety to every session. Both Free and Premium users get more control, and Premium listeners can switch back anytime.

A new leak from Evan Blass reveals Samsung’s upcoming tri-fold phone, will be called the "Galaxy Z TriFold," complete with a 6.5-inch cover screen, 10-inch inner display, 200MP camera, and a 5437mAh battery. The slim three-panel design positions it as Samsung’s most ambitious foldable yet.

Spotify is testing a new feature called Recaps, offering short audio summaries that help you jump back into an audiobook without rewinding. Available in beta on iOS for select English titles, Recaps update as you listen and cover only what you have already heard, avoiding any spoilers.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5.1 with more new personalities, speed, and improved instruction‐following. The update also introduces a split model with Instant and Thinking modes, giving the chatbot faster casual responses and more deliberate reasoning when needed. It’s a cleaner, more adaptable upgrade for everyday use.

Google’s new “Ask” feature brings Gemini AI into everyday apps like Photos and YouTube, letting you chat with your own content. You can now find specific memories, edit images, or get instant video summaries, all by asking in plain language.

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create and use passkeys directly through these apps using Windows Hello, ending Microsoft’s lock-in and giving users and IT admins more freedom to go passwordless.

Samsung’s new Movingstyle lineup is officially on sale, bringing portability and power together in one sleek screen. The cordless, battery-powered smart display can roll from your desk to your couch and even handle streaming, gaming, or creative work without being plugged in.

Microsoft is working on a new type of AI agent that works like a real employee. These AI agents will have their own office IDs, email accounts, and even access to Teams meetings. These AI agents will autonomously handle routine tasks, manage projects, and collaborate across departments. The project, internally known as “Agentic Users,” marks a major step in how AI fits into the modern office.

On the iPod’s 24th anniversary, Apple skipped nostalgia for novelty by unveiling the iPhone Pocket, a $230 designer pouch for your phone. Made with Japanese label Issey Miyake, it’s a ribbed, stretchable sleeve that can hold your iPhone, AirPods, and a touch of irony. The iPod once had socks, now the iPhone’s wearing one of its own.

Microsoft has found a new way to keep you on Edge. When Windows 11 users search for “Chrome” on Bing, they’re offered 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points for not switching. Those points can be traded for Amazon, Spotify, or Roblox gift cards, turning your browser loyalty into real-world offerings and adding a new twist to the browser wars.

Google is rolling out a new Play Store feature that lets you remotely uninstall apps from any Android device linked to your account. The update adds an “Uninstall” button right on app pages and complements the existing Manage apps view, making it easier than ever to clean up unused apps and keep your devices in sync.

Samsung Health is leveling up with iFIT workouts built right into Galaxy Watches. The update brings guided fitness videos, real-time tracking, and free trials with new Galaxy devices. From phones to wearables, Samsung’s pushing into Apple Fitness+ territory by turning your wrist into a full-blown gym companion that motivates, monitors, and moves with you.